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Liverpool vs Tottenham Confirmed Lineups
Competition | EFL Cup |
|---|---|
Match Date | Tuesday 15 September 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 20:00 UK time |
The starting lineups for the EFL Cup fixture between Liverpool and Tottenham have been confirmed.
Liverpool Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Giorgi Mamardashvili, Jeremie Frimpong, Joe Gomez, Ronald Araujo, Milos Kerkez, Trey Nyoni, Alexis Mac Allister, Rio Ngumoha, James McConnell, Cody Gakpo, Lewis Koumas
Substitutes: Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai, Luke Chambers, Bradley Barcola, Alexander Isak, Víctor Muñoz, Wataru Endo, Jérémy Jacquet, Alisson Becker
Tottenham Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Martin Dúbravka, Archie Gray, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marcos Senesi, Destiny Udogie, Lucas Bergvall, Rodrigo Bentancur, Mohammed Kudus, Conor Gallagher, Mathys Tel, Omar Marmoush
Substitutes: Jan Paul van Hecke, Antonín Kinsky, James Maddison, Micky van de Ven, Sávio, Dominic Solanke, Andy Robertson, Mateus Fernandes, Ben Davies
Liverpool vs Tottenham Immediate Reaction
Liverpool
Liverpool line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Giorgi Mamardashvili starting in goal behind a back four of Jeremie Frimpong, Joe Gomez, Ronald Araujo, and Milos Kerkez. In midfield, Alexis Mac Allister is joined by Trey Nyoni in the double pivot, with James McConnell operating centrally behind striker Lewis Koumas. Wide attacking roles are handed to Rio Ngumoha and Cody Gakpo, while Alexander Isak and Dominik Szoboszlai provide firepower from the substitutes' bench.
Tottenham
Tottenham also deploy a 4-2-3-1 system, featuring Martin Dúbravka in goal protected by a defensive unit of Archie Gray, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marcos Senesi, and Destiny Udogie. Rodrigo Bentancur partners Lucas Bergvall at the base of the midfield, allowing Conor Gallagher to push forward in the central attacking role. Omar Marmoush spearheads the attack, flanked by Mohammed Kudus and Mathys Tel, with Dominic Solanke and James Maddison named among the substitutes.
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Liverpool vs Tottenham Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
With both sides rotating several positions for this cup encounter, quality in key central areas and impactful options on the bench should make the difference. Liverpool maintain a strong spine with Alexis Mac Allister and Ronald Araujo alongside senior attacking threat in Cody Gakpo, which gives them the edge on home soil.
Result Prediction: Liverpool to win
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